June 17th Karnataka Mirror Current Affairs

Elector-Population (EP) Ratio & Demographic Trends in Karnataka

 What is EP Ratio?

  • Definition: Ratio of total registered voters to the projected population (based on 2011 Census).
  • Purpose: Helps assess demographic trends, birth rates, migration, and voter registration efficiency.

🔹 Key Statistics (As of February 2024)

  • Karnataka EP Ratio:16
  • National EP Ratio:76
  • High EP Districts:
    • Chikkamagaluru:84 (highest in state),Kodagu: 84.25,Mandya: 83.72,Hassan: 82.82,Udupi: 83.07,Bengaluru South (Ramanagara): 82.75,Tumakuru: 81.78

🔹 Demographic Inference from High EP Ratios

  • Low Birth Rate:
    • Noted in Chikkamagaluru – fewer people below 18 years
    • Could imply negative population growth
  • Migration:
    • High adult population in Vokkaliga-dominated districts due to migration to Bengaluru for employment
  • Effective Voter Registration:
    • In some districts, high EP may reflect administrative efficiency and political awareness

🔹 Sources Used for Verification

  • PDS (Ration Card) database
  • National Sample Survey (NSS)
  • National Family Health Survey (NFHS)

Final Electoral Roll (2025)

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